Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-16

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

SOUTHWEST AIRPORT

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The diagram depicts the information regarding the changes on airport like now it look like simple, however in future after recreated it will view as amazanly.

It is crystal clear that initially front of the airport it provide only one gate on departures in next year they a two gates and the check in counter will be replaced by right side of the corner, cafe will be located in west side and immediately next to the cafe a set the bag drop. While on arrivals, there are no facilities are available but later it divided in three areas like cafe, ATM and car hire for the public requirements whilst, the security and passport control it will remain same.

Moving ahead, At the top of the airport where individuals ready to fly create a two dimensional doors which is now only total eight gates then in future it will be added 10 more gates by around.

overall, the maximum development is related to gates in next year there are number of changes will seem at airport which is beneficial to every passenger

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the airport redevelopment, such as the addition of gates and new facilities in the arrivals area. However, the description is somewhat disorganized and lacks a clear overview. The student attempts to compare the 'now' and 'future' states, but the lack of clarity in describing the layout (e.g., 'two dimensional doors') makes it difficult for the reader to visualize the changes. While the main points are addressed, the information is not presented in a logical or professional manner, and some details are vague, which limits the overall effectiveness of the report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes misused, such as 'Moving ahead' and 'overall,' which do not effectively transition between the specific details provided. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to follow the spatial changes described. The progression of ideas is mechanical rather than logical, and the lack of precise linking words hinders the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices and non-standard phrasing, such as 'recreated it will view as amazanly' and 'create a two dimensional doors.' The student struggles to use precise terminology for describing maps or diagrams. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of variety and the presence of errors in word formation and collocation prevent the response from reaching a higher band. More precise, academic vocabulary related to spatial description is needed.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('it provide', 'there are no facilities are available'), tense usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are poorly constructed, which occasionally impedes the flow of information. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the ones attempted are often grammatically incorrect. Punctuation is also inconsistent throughout the text. To improve, the student should focus on basic sentence construction and ensuring that verbs and subjects agree correctly.

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